Recreation Permitting Improvement Act

Bill Number

H.R. 9248

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-07-01: Subcommittee Hearings Held

Last Updated

2026-07-08T20:39:49Z

AI-Generated Summary

Recreation Permitting Improvement Act (H.R. 9248)

Purpose

This legislation aims to expand federal efforts to streamline permitting processes by including recreation-related activities as eligible projects under existing law designed to improve the efficiency of federal reviews.

Key Provisions

• Short Title: The bill is named the "Recreation Permitting Improvement Act."
• Amendment to Existing Law: It modifies Section 41001(6)(A) of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m(6)(A)) by adding "recreation" to the list of sectors covered by federal permitting improvement rules, placing it before "or any other sector."

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The FAST Act currently covers projects in sectors such as energy, transportation, and others for expedited permitting reviews.
• This bill adds recreation activities as a new covered category, allowing them to benefit from the same streamlined federal permitting procedures without altering other aspects of the law.

Potential Impacts

• Government Agencies: Agencies involved in land management and permitting, such as those handling public lands, may see changes in how recreation projects are reviewed, potentially leading to faster approvals.
• Citizens and Businesses: Individuals and companies involved in recreational developments could experience reduced delays in obtaining necessary federal permits.
• International Relations: No direct effects noted in the bill.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Federal agencies responsible for permitting and land use.
• Recreation providers, such as operators of outdoor activities and facilities.
• Users of public lands and resources who rely on recreation opportunities.
• Congressional committees overseeing natural resources and infrastructure.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• The bill operates within existing constitutional authority for federal land management and does not introduce new regulatory frameworks.
• It focuses on procedural improvements to permitting rather than substantive policy changes, maintaining neutrality in its approach to balancing development and oversight.

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Sponsor

Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]

Cosponsors (1)

Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]

Recent Actions

• 2026-07-01: Subcommittee Hearings Held
• 2026-06-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
• 2026-06-10: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
• 2026-06-10: Introduced in House
• 2026-06-10: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• Recreation Permitting Improvement Act — issued 2026-06-10 — PDF (2 pages)